Terri Arnold Peters

EWELL COMMUNITY…Mrs. Terri Sue Arnold Peters, a resident of the Ewell Community, near Ozark, died early Friday morning, January 23, 2026, at her home. She was 62.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 26, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Haley Enfinger officiating. Burial will follow in Wicksburg Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of her sister, Shirley, 4204 Campground Road, Ozark.

Mrs. Peters, the daughter of the late Clarence Arnold and Dorothy Lathen Arnold, was born and raised in Midland City, a place she always carried close to her heart. She grew up surrounded by family, love, and the simple joys of small‑town life. She attended Dale County High School, where she made lifelong friends and built the foundation of the warm, hardworking woman she would become.

For thirteen years, she dedicated herself to her work at Murphy USA in Ozark, serving as an assistant manager. She wasn’t just an employee, she was a familiar face, a steady presence, and someone customers looked forward to seeing. Her kindness showed in every conversation, every smile, and every moment she took to help someone who needed it.

At home, Mrs. Peters found her greatest happiness in the company of her family. Whether gathered around the table, sharing stories, or simply enjoying each other’s presence, those were the moments she treasured most. She loved watching The Andy Griffith Show, finding comfort and laughter in its familiar charm. It was the kind of show that matched her spirit—gentle, genuine, and full of heart.

She had a way of making people feel welcome, no matter who they were or where they came from. She never met a stranger, and she gave of herself freely—her time, her patience, her compassion. Her heart was truly one of the most caring and loving, and those who knew her felt that love in countless ways.

Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Johnson, and her brother, Roger Arnold. Though she has left this world, the warmth she shared, the kindness she showed, and the love she gave will continue to live on in the memories of all who were blessed to know her.

Surviving relatives include her husband, James Peters, Ewell Community; daughter, Melissa Wright (Tyler), Ozark; son, James K. Peters, Ozark; three sisters, Shirley Peters (Dennis), Ozark, Rita Peters (Roy), Midland City, and Mary Harden (Donald), Dothan; brother, William Arnold, Ozark; her faithful furry companion, “Chloe Michelle Peters”; nieces, nephews, and cousins.